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Ron Paul stands up for Julian Assange
Politico ^ | 12/3/10 12:56 PM EST | ANDY BARR

Posted on 12/03/2010 1:30:26 PM PST by lormand

Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas) is taking a stand as one of Julian Assange’s few defenders in Washington, arguing that the WikiLeaks founder should get the same protections as the media.

Attorney General Eric Holder said this week that the Justice Department is examining whether Assange can be charged with a crime for posting hundreds of thousands of leaked government intelligence documents and diplomatic cables.

Many Republicans have gone even further in their attacks on Assange, especially former Arkansas GOP Gov. Mike Huckabee, who said this week that the source who leaked to the WikiLeaks founder should be tried for treason and executed if found guilty.

But in a Thursday interview with Fox Business, Paul said the idea of prosecuting Assange crosses the line.

“In a free society we're supposed to know the truth,” Paul said. “In a society where truth becomes treason, then we're in big trouble. And now, people who are revealing the truth are getting into trouble for it.”

“This whole notion that Assange, who's an Australian, that we want to prosecute him for treason. I mean, aren't they jumping to a wild conclusion?” he added. “This is media, isn't it? I mean, why don't we prosecute The New York Times or anybody that releases this?”

Paul followed up with a post to his Twitter account Friday morning: "Re: WikiLeaks — In a free society, we are supposed to know the truth. In a society where truth becomes treason, we are in big trouble."


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I'm ever so ashamed that this @ssclown is from Texas
1 posted on 12/03/2010 1:30:33 PM PST by lormand
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To: lormand

I’ve got to admit that I’m liking the reports I’m reading of what’s being released by Wikileaks.


2 posted on 12/03/2010 1:32:04 PM PST by The KG9 Kid
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To: lormand

He’s got a point, but the soldier that stole the information should be tried and executed.

Asswang should just “disappear”.


3 posted on 12/03/2010 1:33:11 PM PST by Bryanw92 (Obama is like a rocket scientist....who's trying to do brain surgery with a hammer.)
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To: lormand
Well he makes more sense on the subject than Hucakbee at least.

An Australian can commit treason against Australia. I am unsure if an Australian can even commit treason against America. It sure doesn't fit the dictionary definition.

Treason
noun
1. the offense of acting to overthrow one’s government or to harm or kill its sovereign.
2. a violation of allegiance to one’s sovereign or to one’s state.
3. the betrayal of a trust or confidence; breach of faith; treachery.

4 posted on 12/03/2010 1:33:25 PM PST by allmendream (Tea Party did not send the GOP to D.C. to negotiate the terms of our surrender to socialism.)
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To: lormand

He’s right about one thing: you can’t try an Australian for treason in America... maybe in Australia.


5 posted on 12/03/2010 1:33:37 PM PST by samtheman
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To: lormand
I believe the should go after the new papers also!
6 posted on 12/03/2010 1:33:37 PM PST by factmart
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To: lormand
In a free society, we are supposed to know the truth. In a society where truth becomes treason, we are in big trouble.

We are at war, assclown! Cripes, every time I think Ron Paul makes some sense, he says something so mind-numbingly stupid.

7 posted on 12/03/2010 1:33:50 PM PST by GOP_Party_Animal
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To: lormand
I have yet to hear anything from these leaked documents that we weren't already aware of or already suspected. Much of it is gossip.

I even wonder if all this is to keep Hillary from running in 2012.

When Bush allowed Sandy Burglar to get away with stolen documents, I got a lot more upset. This is libertarian posturing, which is not to be taken too seriously. Libertarians are often effete.

8 posted on 12/03/2010 1:34:32 PM PST by Mamzelle
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To: lormand

I belive they should go after the new papers also!


9 posted on 12/03/2010 1:35:24 PM PST by factmart
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To: samtheman

The point is that he always defends those who attack America.


10 posted on 12/03/2010 1:35:35 PM PST by lormand (A Government who robs Peter to pay Paul, will always have the support of Paul)
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To: lormand

Whether the leaked info contains beneficial or malicious material is irrelavent. It is classified material that should never see the light of day.
Assange needs to be punished for espionage, and with the normal punishment for espionage.


11 posted on 12/03/2010 1:35:48 PM PST by BuffaloJack (The Recession is officially over. We are now into Obama's Depression.)
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To: The KG9 Kid
The only report I want to hear about is the one that happens when a firing squad takes out this punk.

The "diplomatic cable" system has to be protected even at the expense of some lives. The alternatives are far more expensive and intrusive.

12 posted on 12/03/2010 1:39:22 PM PST by muawiyah (GIT OUT THE WAY ~ REPUBLICANS COMIN' THROUGH)
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To: lormand; The KG9 Kid

“This is media, isn’t it? I mean, why don’t we prosecute The New York Times or anybody that releases this?”

Got to love this statement.

There’s nothing coming out of these *leaks* that seems anywhere near being treasonous. Although some would like you to think so.


13 posted on 12/03/2010 1:42:19 PM PST by wolfcreek (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lsd7DGqVSIc)
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I even wonder if all this is to keep Hillary from running in 2012.

It is.

14 posted on 12/03/2010 1:44:02 PM PST by Lurker (The avalanche has begun. The pebbles no longer have a vote.)
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To: muawiyah
By punk you mean both Assange and Manning right? Both need swift justice.

Here's a novel idea, segment your database, put strict limits on those who use it, only allow normal people access, i.e., patriotic people with normal lifestyles.

If we see any military personel dancing to Lady Gaga, shoot them too.

15 posted on 12/03/2010 1:44:07 PM PST by lormand (A Government who robs Peter to pay Paul, will always have the support of Paul)
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To: muawiyah
There are wireless encryptions that would be more secure than cables.
16 posted on 12/03/2010 1:46:00 PM PST by wolfcreek (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lsd7DGqVSIc)
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To: wolfcreek
I'm not pressing the "treason" argument, I'm just pointing out how quick Ron Paul is to defend scumbags...like he did regarding the Islamists after 911.

If you hate America, Ron Paul will be there to defend you.

17 posted on 12/03/2010 1:46:30 PM PST by lormand (A Government who robs Peter to pay Paul, will always have the support of Paul)
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To: lormand

Howling mad.


18 posted on 12/03/2010 1:48:00 PM PST by Deb (Beat him, strip him and bring him to my tent!)
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To: lormand

Treason for manning, Espionage for Asswipe, and one more rope for RON PAUL just for being an EFFING KOOK!


19 posted on 12/03/2010 1:48:16 PM PST by gwilhelm56 (OFFICER... when the TSA agent regains Consciousness.. Arrest him for Sexual Assault!)
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To: BuffaloJack
It is classified material that should never see the light of day.

If everything is classified then we are a nation of slaves, dumb and happy. Is that what we want. There are materials that have to be classified but it should be directly related to our nation security.

20 posted on 12/03/2010 1:49:50 PM PST by Logical me
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